The effort was also dotted with two dropped passes and a busted route that led to a pick six for the Bears. Hence Bryant’s inconsistencies still overshadow his successes.

He has been criticized all week for the pick six and doesn’t dispute he still needs to improve his game. But Bryant remains positive. He leads the Cowboys with 21 receptions and is tied with tight end Jason Witten with 33 targets.

Bryant says the Cowboys haven’t given up on him and vows the “best is yet to come.”

RATLIFF UPDATE: Nose tackle Jay Ratliff should return to the lineup after the open week and give a much needed boost to the defense. He missed the first four games with a high ankle sprain.